As she navigated her own academic struggles, Symone Purcell came to realize “how closely tied the growth of others is to my own progress.”

The Eastern Kentucky University senior calls it a “mentality of mentorship,” and it drives her passion for service and her dreams of someday serving as a rural Kentucky physician, wherever the need is greatest.

The Asian studies program presents a screening of the 2004 Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts action comedy film “Kung Fu Hustle” (www.sonyclassics.com/kungfuhustle), followed by a discussion hosted by Dr. Minh Nguyen, director of Asian studies.

Free and open to the public. Attendance slips available. Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association.

EKU Student Activities Council will be holding a Cultural Dinner on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Jaggers Room, Powell Building from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be free food provided by Khin’s Sushi as well as prizes. All are welcome and invited.